Down Syndrome Report

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of the eyes,
small nose and mouth, and small hands and feet. Most of these characteristic do
not interfere with the child's functioning, a doctor primarily uses the
characteristics for diagnostic purposes. These physical features are variable,
and children with Down syndrome are usually more like other children than they
are different.
Individuals with Down syndrome also often have certain medical
conditions such as weak muscles, neurological impairments, heart disease,
intestinal abnormalities, poorly functioning thyroid gland, eye abnormalities,
hearing problems, and skeletal problems. Almost all children with Down syndrome
are mentally retarded, in the mild to moderate range. The degree of mental
retardation varies considerably. Through medical treatment the disorders and
infections accompanying Down syndrome have no effect on an almost normal life
span.
The overall incidence of Down syndrome is approximately one in 700
births, but the risk varies with the age of the ...

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